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Frank Hurley's Perceptions
Student activities
Task no. 1

Frank Hurley's Perceptions
Imagine you are the expedition photographer Frank Hurley exploring Macquarie Island with biologist and artist, Charles Turnbull Harrisson, as described in Harrisson’s 1911 diary. Complete the sentences:
Sitting here amongst the penguins I …
I took this photograph because …
Standing here we …
Task no. 2
Visual diary
Imagine you have been assigned as the photographer on a current expedition to Macquarie Island.
Using images sourced from the Internet, compile a visual diary of a three-day survey of the island’s natural features, including wildlife.
Add text that explains the island’s outstanding natural features, explaining why the area is a World Heritage site.
Include a map locating the area and highlights of your visit. Explain ways in which people can help protect the fragile vegetation and wildlife that breeds on the island.